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The PGA of America honor African-American golf pioneers
Article by Song Billon
Editor’s Note: To commemorate Black History Month, PGA.com and The PGA of America have put together this special section spotlighting some of golf’s AfricanAmerican heroes, focusing on those with a close connection to The PGA. Please check back frequently as we will be adding to this section throughout Black History Month.
VIDEO: DR. JEFFREY SAMMONS ON JIMMIE DEVOEOn Feb. 17,historian and professor Dr. Jeffrey Sammons visited PGA headquarters and the PGA Museum of Golfto commemorate Black History Month. At PGA HQ, Sammons presented an indepth look at the life and impact of Jimmie DeVoe, one of the first AfricanAmericans to gain PGA membership, a trailblazing player and a noted instructor to many celebrities and other prominent amateurs.
WATCH: Video of Sammons’ presentation on DeVoeREAD: Sammons discusses pioneer DeVoe as PGA marks Black History Month
PODCAST:BILL SPILLER JR. AND EARNIE ELLISONBill Spiller Jr., the son of the late PGA Professional Bill Spiller, joined PGA Director of Business and Community Relations Earnie Ellison for a special podcast celebrating Black History Month. In the podcast, they discuss many AfricanAmerican golf pioneers, Bill Spiller’s success on the golf course and the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship.
LISTEN: PGA Black History Month podcast with Spiller and EllisonREAD: Interview with the PGA’s Earnie EllisonREAD: PGA postgraduate program aimed at diversifying PGA membership
RODNEY GREEN AND INNISBROOK RESORTMinority Report: How Innisbrook Resort is helping to change the face of golfThe famed Innisbrook Resort is wellknown for four championship courses, a PGA Tour event and its elite service to guests. But it’s also gaining recognition for changing the way the sport is viewed in the AfricanAmerican community.
READ: The story of Rodney Green and Innisbrook Resort
BIG MOMENTS, GREAT PEOPLEFrom John Shippen breaking barriers at the 1896 U.S. Open to Tiger Woods shattering virtually every PGA Tour record of consequence, AfricanAmericans have played a significant role in the development of golf down through the years. Here is a timeline of their noteworthy achievements on and off the course, and a photo gallery of prominent players:
SEE: Trailblazing AfricanAmerican golfers photo galleryREAD: Timeline of AfricanAmerican achievements in golf
AFRICANAMERICAN PIONEERSIn November of 2009, The PGA of America bestowed honorary membership on John Shippen, Bill Spiller and Ted Rhodes, three great trailblazers whose efforts ultimately led to the opening of professional golf up to all players. Boxing great Joe Louis received honorary membership at the same time.SEE: AfricanAmerican pioneers photo galleryREAD: PGA of America bestows membership on AfricanAmerican pioneers
COLLECTING AND PRESERVING A VITAL GOLF LEGACYThe PGA of America and the U.S. Golf Assiciation are teaming up to create a centralized repository for artifacts and documents related to the history of AfricanAmericans in golf. The collection will be housed at the USGA Museum in New Jersey, and traveling exhibits also will be created. Here is a story about this breakthrough initiative:
READ: PGA and USGA to preserve AfricanAmerican golf history
MCDANIEL REVISITS SIGNIFICANT LIVESGolf Digest Senior Writer Pete McDaniel, the author of “Uneven Lies: The Heroic Stories of AfricanAmericans in Golf,” visited PGA of America Headquarters in 2010 for an indepth discussion of the lives of AfricanAmerican golf pioneers John Shippen, Ted Rhodes and Bill Spiller as part of Black History Month.
WATCH: Video of McDaniel’s discussion at PGA HeadquartersSEE: Photo gallery of McDaniel’s visit to PGA HeadquartersLISTEN: PGA Black History Month podcast with McDaniel
WILLIAM POWELLWilliam J. Powell overcame numerous barriers to become one of American golf’s most important pioneers. He is the only AfricanAmerican to design, build, own and operate a golf course, and his Clearview Golf Club is in the National Register of Historic Places.
WATCH: PGA Distinguished Service Award tribute video to William PowellSEE: William Powell photo galleryREAD: Golf pioneer and course builder Powell passes away at 93READ: Powell named 2009 PGA Distinguished Service Award winnerREAD: Ohio Course Owners honor Powell as Person of the YearREAD: Northern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame inducts pioneer Powell
RENEE POWELLRenee Powell, the daughter of 2009 PGA Distinguished Service Award winner William Powell, is a pioneer in her own right. A member of both The PGA of America and the LPGA, and named the 2003 First Lady of Golf, Powell has dedicated her career to building diversity in the game. She recently appeared on “Good Morning America” and at a New Jersey Nets game to commemorate Black History Month.
WATCH:Powell on “Good Morning America”SEE: Renee Powell photo galleryREAD: Powell receives honorary degree from University of St. AndrewsREAD: Powell named recipient of 2003 PGA First Lady of Golf AwardREAD: Powell commemorates father at New Jersey Nets game
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